The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Senate Deputy President Ekweremadu on suspicion of money laundering.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, over allegations of fraud and failure to explain how he came to own 22 properties in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.
According to sources, Ekweremadu was interrogated for several hours in Abuja before being allowed to return home later that evening. His next appearance before the commission is expected to be at a later date for additional questioning.
According to the EFCC, “Ekweremadu returned to the EFCC to provide explanations for his acquisition of numerous luxury properties in Nigeria, the United States of America, and the United Arab Emirates.
“He was here with us two weeks ago and again on Monday,” according to a source.
